Senior Backend Software Developer (EV Charging, Quebec)

The Mobility House; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in the EV sector is seeking a self-motivated Backend Developer to join their North American division from Montreal, Canada. The ideal candidate will focus on enhancing their ChargePilot product, contributing high-quality backend development for cloud solutions, and collaborating closely with the Product team. You will implement cloud infrastructure, primarily using AWS, and ensure code quality while mentoring fellow developers. Opportunities for growth and international collaboration are part of the job.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days PTO

Team building retreats

Open feedback culture

Learning opportunities

Flexible work environment

Diverse multicultural team

Qualifications

• Proven software development experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway).
• Deep understanding of system design, architecture, and scalability principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Developer & Product team to align development priorities.
• Contribute high-quality code to enhance Local Controller operations.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure, primarily using AWS.

Skills

Typescript

Node.js

AWS Services

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MySQL

Docker

Agile/Scrum

Clean Code principles

Problem-solving

Job description

About Us

The Mobility House (TMH) is shaping the zero emissions future of energy and mobility. Our resilient charging technology makes EV charging reliable and flexible, and provides drivers the freedom of zero emissions, zero cost charging. We integrate flexible charging with energy systems to stabilize the electrical grid and free it from fossil fuels.

Across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America, The Mobility House currently manages more than 2,000 EV fleet charging facilities, charges hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles, and trades power from more than 100 MWh of energy storage. TMH has over 200 employees across its operations in California, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Zurich, and Singapore. For more information visit our website.

About The Role

TMH seeks a self-motivated, experienced Backend Developer to help accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation by joining our North American division from Canada. Fueled by the momentum of the EV industry, TMH aims to design, develop, and enhance its ChargePilot product to address the global needs of our bus and truck customers across North America and Europe.

This Developer will work closely with our Lead Developer and Product team to understand TMH’s top priorities, define our development strategy, and most importantly, deliver these development outcomes with high-quality code. This role focuses on backend development for our cloud solution, an EV charging management software, remotely operating EV chargers at our customers' sites.

Successful candidates will need to be compatible with a DevOps mindset: self-sufficient, nimble, collaborative, committed to rapid lifecycle deployment, and accountable for code quality. Amongst an expanding team, this role offers growth opportunities, proximity to leadership and exposure to the crucial, cutting-edge world of electrical vehicles & energy optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Developer & Product team to align development priorities and propose system design strategies.
• Contribute high-quality (reliable, scalable, and secure) code to our product software, enhancing the effectiveness of Local Controller operations.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure, primarily using AWS.
• Conduct code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and maintain thorough documentation: ensure continuous improvement of our tech stack and leave the code in a better state than it was found.
• In partnership with the lead developer, mentor other developers.

• Proven software development experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Expertise in backend development with Typescript and Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, etc.)
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Networking and containerization skills (Docker).
• Strong foundation in Software Development fundamentals, and Clean Code principles.
• Deep understanding of system design, architecture, and scalability principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills adapted to a fast-paced environment.
• Approachable, proactive, resourceful, collaborative, but also works autonomously.
• Flexible culturally and logistically, including demonstrated experience collaborating remotely with colleagues across time zones and continents.
• Resident of Quebec, legally able to work in Canada without sponsorship, and able to travel internationally (California or Germany) once or twice per year.

Bonus points:

• Startup experience with a selective product roadmap.
• Experience with IoT devices (e.g., PLCs, Raspberry Pi).
• Prior exposure to product management and needs discovery.
• Familiarity with North American cybersecurity requirements.
• Proficiency in Agile workflow using Jira.
• Strong interest in The Mobility House's mission.
• Resident of Montreal able to come to our Mile-end office on Tuesdays

Our Tech Stack:

JavaScript, Typescript, Node.js, Python, Rust, AWS, RabbitMQ, Redis, Microservices.

• Competitive compensation –$125,000-$160,000 CAD, with 22 days PTO and other benefits (Offer details contingent on a range of factors, including skills, qualifications and experience).
• Growth opportunity – exposure to crucial new industry, international partners, and senior leaders.
• Team building – we host a company wide retreat 2x a year + annual team off-sites.
• Open feedback culture – we want to grow as people and help each other to dothe same.
• Learning opportunities– this is aburgeoningindustry, andyou’llgainnew knowledge and skillsevery day.
• Flexibility – we work from a Montreal office once a week, and otherwise work from home
• Diversity – our small,multi-cultural teamis passionate about The Mobility House’s mission.

If you’re passionate about driving the future of emission-free transportation, apply now to join our innovative team at TMH!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or veteran status.